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What is great cinematography and how is it achieved? This two day course, led by two time AFI Award winner Ellery Ryan (I Love You Too, Van Diemen’s Land, The Rage In Placid Lake) is designed to investigate the theory and practice of visual storytelling. Pretty pictures and standout shots are not enough; Cinematographers must take a written text and use technical and interpretive skills to help a Director convert that text into an engaging visual story. Topics will include: • What m... [More]

The death of radio is greatly exaggerated. "In the last 30 years we’ve seen an absolute explosion of radio channels and stations. Within the 44 countries in the UN definition of Europe...there are roughly 15,000 broadcast radio outlets, about one for every 50,000 people. Ten years ago there were half as many." The Guardian, October 2011 The aim of this two day course is to provide participants with the resources, storytelling skills and contacts that will enable them to create long ... [More]

This intensive, nuts-and-bolts workshop introduces the specialised skills of film and television production accounting to those with little budgeting and accounting experience. The course will also examine the effect of the Australian Screen Production incentive. Outcomes: By the end of the course participants will have: A clear understanding of budgeting, cashflow, bank account management, record keeping, contracts, insurance, tax, GST, super and cast and crew awards. Skills in the... [More]

If you are interested in the world of TV Investigative Journalism, don’t miss this series of masterclasses with some of the most experienced TV Journalists and producers in Australia. Held over six evenings, the course will give you an insight into the challenges of initiating an investigative story for TV and the techniques used to bring the story to life “on screen”. Each class will focus on different investigations (with clips from programs) and will provide insights on the follo... [More]

Errol Morris: Mr. President, I have three questions to you. Number one: did you know the nuclear warheads were there? Number two: if you did, would you have recommended to Khrushchev in the face of an U.S. attack that he use them? Number three: if he had used them, what would have happened to Cuba? - THE FOG OF WAR (Errol Morris, 2003) Michael Moore: Well, here’s my first question: You think it’s a little dangerous, handing out guns in a bank? - BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE (Michael Moore,... [More]

This course will introduce emerging writers and potential script editors to the experience of working in the fast-paced and challenging environment of series television. Writing and working in television differs substantially from film on many levels: deadlines are tight and networks are demanding! Over two days participants will be taken through the many facets and requirements of writing in a medium that requires team work, strict deadlines and an understanding of the many product... [More]

In this one-day Masterclass, Academy award nominee and 6 time AFI Award winning editor Jill Bilcock will share insights into the craft and role of editing for feature films. Jill Bilcock’s body of work includes an Oscar nomination and AFI award for Moulin Rouge and AFI awards for Red Dog, Japanese Story, Muriel’s Wedding and Strictly Ballroom and further work on Road to Perdition, Elizabeth and more. She’s worked with an influenced industry leaders – among them Sam Mendes, Baz Luhrm... [More]

To be a successful Field/Story producer you need to be a great storyteller, be highly organized, have great interpersonal skills, be great at troubleshooting, and be a great communicator. Good Field Producers are in high demand in Factual TV, Current Affairs and documentaries.This courses is ideal for anyone who is already working in a Production role and want to upgrade their skills, including Production Assistants, Production Co-Ordinators, Runners or Researcher. Field and Story P... [More]

This one day workshop shows you how to capture a story on your iPhone & iPad and transmit it back to base. Learn how to shoot quality (and watchable) video stories from your iPhone & iPad and create stories on the go from the field. Plus gain experience in: framing, focus, sound, coverage, locations, sound, props and dealing with interviewees. You’ll cover the role of a producer, sequencing and visual storytelling techniques. You’ll also gain skills working in front of the camera to... [More]

A film approved and made under a co-production arrangement is treated as a ‘national film’ of each of the participating countries, and is accorded all the benefits each country offers. Since the inception of the official co-production program in Australia in 1986, treaties have been signed with 11 countries. The concept of co-productions may seem daunting at first, however in a small film & TV market like Australia’s they can be the final push to bring projects to fruition. Golden G... [More]